Dandelion Apartments Lāčplēša

Hotel Description

You know what caught me off guard about Dandelion Apartments? The name makes it sound all whimsical and touristy, but honestly, this place is where you’d want to stay if you’re actually trying to experience Riga like someone who lives there. It’s right on Lāčplēša iela – and I mean, if you know anything about this part of town, you’re basically in the heart of where young Rigans actually hang out, not the Old Town tourist bubble.

The building itself has that solid, pre-war feel that’s everywhere in this neighborhood, but inside it’s been done up really thoughtfully. I’m talking proper apartments here, not hotel rooms pretending to be apartments. The kitchens actually work (I made coffee every morning and even attempted some local rye bread situation I grabbed from the market), and there’s this lived-in quality that makes you feel less like a tourist cramming everything into three days. The windows are these gorgeous tall things that let in incredible light – though fair warning, Lāčplēša can get a bit lively on weekend nights. Not obnoxiously loud, just… alive, you know? There’s something honest about falling asleep to the sound of people actually living their lives in the city.

What really sold me on this place was how it sits in the neighborhood. Walk five minutes toward Barona and you’re hitting some of the best local spots – there’s this incredible little place called Muusu that does modern Latvian food that I never would have found staying in the tourist zone. The other direction takes you past all these beautiful Art Nouveau buildings that Instagram doesn’t quite capture right, and honestly, you’ll probably find yourself just wandering around marveling at the architecture. The staff gets this too – they’re not pushing the typical tourist checklist on you, but they know their neighborhood. When I asked about groceries, they pointed me toward the proper local market, not some overpriced tourist trap. And parking? Well, it’s Riga city center, so it’s what you’d expect, but at least they’re upfront about it and can point you toward the better options nearby. I mean, there’s a reason this place has a 9 rating – it’s because people leave feeling like they actually got to know Riga instead of just visiting it.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $131. Two-Bedroom Apartment with Terrace with 2 × 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $256. Three-Bedroom Apartment with Terrace with 2 × 1 single bed, 1 double bed, 2 single beds and 2 sofa beds for Max persons: 6
• Estimated price from: $345. Five-Bedroom Apartment with Balcony with 2 × 2 single beds, 3 × 1 large double bed and 3 sofa beds for Max persons: 6

Reviews

• Very good – Christian from Denmark – 8 May 2025 (8/10)

  What could be improved: Missing key for bathroom

• Super – Urszula from Poland – 19 March 2025 (10/10)

  I ma very pleased with my stay. The apartment met my expectations. It was clean and spacious, the host had great contact. The apartment was equipped with everything you need for your stay. Na additional advantage was a latte terrace. 15 minutes on foot to the old również. I recommend it with all my heart 🙂
  
  What could be improved: Everything will fine

• Superb – Mihaela from Romania – 18 November 2024 (9/10)

  The location was excellent, clean apartment, with all the facilities we needed.
  
  What could be improved: Poor internet connection. In the last three nights of our stay we had very noisy neighbours (probably also tourists).

• Exceptional – Kalle from Estonia – 8 July 2024 (10/10)

  Great location, close to the old town and parking house. Really cool apartment with many bedrooms to house our big group of 14 people. Large seating area was very comfortable. Plenty of bathrooms for a big group and even a great sauna. Excellent stay.

• Exceptional – Gete from Estonia – 17 June 2024 (10/10)

  The acommodation was beyond our expectations. Everything was clean, the apartement was spacious and cosy. The location was great and the host had left very detailed information about check-in, utilities etc.

• Exceptional – Laima from Lithuania – 10 June 2024 (10/10)

  The hosts were very accommodating and answered all my questions. The check-in instructions were very clear and we had no issues with finding or entering the flat.
  
  In addition, the flat itself is perfect for large groups of friends. There were 13 of us in total and everybody loved the space 🙂

• perfect and great – Janeli from Estonia – 2 May 2024 (10/10)

  we really liked the big living room where we could spend time with the family
  
  What could be improved: –

• Exceptional – Roberta from Latvia – 20 November 2023 (10/10)

  Everything was clean, the apartment was big enough for our family. The location is great!

• Superb – Lucy from United Kingdom – 6 November 2023 (9/10)

  Great location, really easy check in and very clean.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing!

• Exceptional – Juddy from China – 12 September 2023 (10/10)

  It's a great place to stay, and you can cook like your home!
  
  What could be improved: No apartment sign outside

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